Tuition Fees in the USA

How much you have to pay can vary based on many factors. The total cost for attendance at U.S. colleges and universities can range from $12000 to $65000 per year.

With the right amount of planning and research, pursuing a U.S higher education can be made remarkably affordable by searching and applying for the various types of scholarships available.

Applications for financial aid can go together, before or after your applications for admission. So evaluating your finances should be one of the first things you do. You need to decide what’s best for your educational and career goals and what you are willing to spend.

Rough Estimation of tuition fees at universities in the U.S.
Approximate ranges of expenses for the students per year:

• Tuition Fee: $12000-$60000
• Health Insurance: $500-$1000
• Room and Board: $4000-$12000
• Books and Supplies: $500-$1000
• Personal Expenses: $1200-$3000
• Travel to the United States: $1000

When transport and other living expenses are focused in, College Board estimate the following annual budgets for undergraduate students in 2018/2019:

• $17,930(community college)
• $25,890(in-state students at a four-year public college)
• $41,950(out-of-state students at a four-year public college)
• $52,500(private non-profit four-year college)

Costs of undergraduate degrees in America vary widely between institutions, and can be quite high for international students. The fees below reflect the average cost of tuition fees per year for undergraduate international students studying in the USA.

On an average the undergraduate tuition fee can be around $25,000 per year in Public Universities and $34,740 per year in Private Universities.

For a cheaper alternative, average tuition costs at a community college are calculated at around USD 2,527 per year.

Again, estimated tuition costs vary immensely based on a number of different factors. Professional programs such as the MBA, MD will however typically be more expensive than a master’s or a PhD program. The figures below reflect the average cost of postgraduate fees per year for international students at both public and private universities.

The tuition fees for postgraduate or master degree for international student’s tuition fees starts from $20,000-$35,000 per year at Public Universities and $40,000 per year at private universities.

Similarly, doctoral degree ranges somewhere between $28,000-$40,000 per year

Of course, besides tuition fees you'll also need to consider the costs of living and accommodation fees in the USA which again does vary according to each state, city and your budget for spending.

For international students hoping to study in the US, scholarships can be an invaluable help toward financing your goals. We highly encourage the students to:

Look for special opportunities and financial aid. Every university or college offers a different structure of tuition fees for diversified programs. You can find U.S. higher education institutions offering international students scholarships, in-state tuition benefits, waived application fees and deadlines, and other provisions.

Again, choosing your level of study (community college, undergraduate, graduate, short-term English language) to learn more about financing your options is the way to go.